Registered Nurse - (215848)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Nova Scotia seeks a registered nurse to provide direct nursing care to patients in accordance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a current RN registration and relevant experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. This position emphasizes continuous improvement in nursing practice.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a practicing RN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Up to two years of recent, related nursing experience.
• Area-specific specialty certification for specialty unit nurse positions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Ensure continuous improvement in quality and safety.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to prioritize

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate. Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents in the hospital or in the community in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.

QUALIFICATIONS

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Up to two (2) years recent, related experience depending on clinical setting.

• Specialty unit nurse positions also require area specific specialty certification for the unit.
• Heart Health nurse positions also require demonstrated ability in arrhythmia interpretation as evidenced by a mark of 75% on the VIHA ECG Challenge exam.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts, including co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients, residents and families.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.